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• CBP Continues Importer Security Filing Outreach by U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection will begin another round of outreach to help the trade community understand how to comply with the Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier requirements, commonly known as “10+2”, that went into effect January 26, 2010. CBP will be hosting a series of webinars in the next month specifically focusing on the needs of small to medium-sized companies importing into the United States.

• DHS Announces New Requirements for Maritime Cargo Carriers and Importers by U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced today new information requirements on maritime cargo destined for the United States. The Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements interim final rule will require maritime cargo carriers and importers to submit additional data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before vessels are permitted entry into the country.

• Recession-Proofing Your Business: Customs and International Trade Techniques by Neville Peterson
  As governments worldwide struggle with the economic crisis, there is developing consensus that the United States and other parts of the world are entering into an economic recession - possibly a severe one. The signs of recession are everywhere for international traders to see. Retailers place smaller orders, and place those orders later in the season. Buyers plead for better terms. Payments come later. Manufacturing managers are under pressure to cut costs and streamline supply chains.